Under the guidance of Bermudian CEO Mel Ming, the Sesame Workshop — the non-profit charity responsible for Sesame Street and other Sesame initiatives — has received 16 Daytime Emmy nominations.

“Sesame Street is honoured to be leading the pack of children’s programs with the most nominations!” read a statement released on the charity’s website this morning.

Sesame Street’s cast, crew, and creative team were recognised in 11 categories:

Outstanding Pre-School Children’s Series

Outstanding New Approaches — Enhancement to a Daytime Program or Series

Outstanding Performer in a Children’s Series

Outstanding Writing in a Children’s Series

Outstanding Directing in a Children’s Series

Outstanding Achievement in Lighting Direction

Outstanding Achievement in Multiple Camera Editing

Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing — Live Action

Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing — Live Action

Outstanding Original Song

Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design/Styling

Read more about Mr Ming, the time he met Michelle Obama, and his advice for young Bermudians here.